Labor Day Holidays

Labor Day Holidays

A legal holiday in the United States, Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September. It is a day set aside to honor workers. Sites listed in this category should be suitable for visitors of all ages. Sites provide material related to Labor Day, including historical background, holiday stories and poems, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.

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What If We Didn't Need Labor Day? - Contemplates what might happen if the media focused its attention on the lives of the nation's workforce the rest of the year.
ChristianityToday.com: Labor Day - Feature brief reflection and links to related resources.
Annie's Labor Day Page - Biblical perspective on the day along with history and a list of the U.S. Secretaries of Labor.
PBS Online NewsHour: Origins of Labor Day - Material was first aired in a September 1996. Includes links to other PBS artlicles on labor and politics.
Education World: Great Sites For Teaching About Labor Day - A guide for teachers to using web resources in the classroom.
Labor Day at Barbara's Entourage - Features a short history and related links.
Today in Labor History - Offers a weekly overview of key events in the history of the American labor movement.
Address of Mayor Angelo Rossi - 1939 speech by San Francisco mayor delivered before the American Federation of Labor.
Celebrating Labor Day at The Holiday Zone - Offers poetry, quotations, printable material for children, and educational resources for teachers.
Howstuffworks: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? - Explains why people celebrate this holiday and why it is observed on the first Monday in September.
Labor Day is a Time to Tell the Truth About Jobs - 1996 column from the director of the Sustainability Institute.
The History of Labor Day - Offers profiles of labor leaders, photos of working conditions, and actual film footage of turn-of-the-century factories. From the History Channel.
A Labor Day Quiz - Short quiz tests knowledge of labor practices and U.S. history.
Labor Day - Provides background information and links.
What's With This Day Off for Labor Day? - CNN U.S. News article complaining about the recent lack of respect for Labor Day.

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